You know nothing AI, that’s why you’re bad at conversation

“I’m sorry, I didn’t quite get that.” Anyone who has ever tried to have a deeper conversation with a virtual assistant like Siri knows how frustrating it can be. That’s despite the fact that AI systems like it are increasingly pushing into our lives, with new success stories on an almost daily basis. Not only do AIs now help radiologists detect tumours, they can act as cat repellent, and even detect signals of potential alien technology from space. But when it comes to fundamental human abilities, like having a good chat, AI falls short. It simply cannot provide the humor,…